Quality Technician

Nokian Tyres•Dayton, TN

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician serves as the primary quality assurance floor contact, ensuring that quality procedures are followed and that product (compound, component, and tire) conformance and quality standards meet customer expectations. This role is responsible for eliminating waste, diagnosing and analyzing the root cause of waste in all three factory areas (mixing, components, and finishing), compiling necessary reports, and creating "One Point Lessons" with quality engineers. The technician will also maintain all required records and enter data into computer-aided production control systems according to company procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2 years minimum working experience in related field
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nokian Tyres will not provide visa sponsorship
Ability to perform root cause analysis and apply statistics to problem solving
Strong problem solving skills required using established methodologies including 8-D, 5-WHY, Ishikawa, etc.
Knowledge of technological processes and production modes
Knowledge of main process and design data of the manufactured products
Knowledge of quality standards
Ability to identify production defects and develop methods to prevent defects
Time management and organization skills
Attention to detail
Strong computer skills including basic knowledge of computer-based manufacturing applications
Proficient with MS-Office application suite
Proven technical skills
Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to work independently and under pressure
Commitment to excellence, high standards and ethical business conduct; continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in technical field preferred, equivalent experience substitute
Experience with Lean Principles preferred
Experience with Oracle preferred

Responsibilities

The Quality Technician is the primary quality assurance floor contact
Ensure quality procedures are being followed and product (compound, component and tire) conformance and quality standards meets customer expectations
Eliminate waste in all 3 factory areas – mixing, components and finishing
Diagnose and analyze root cause of waste (scrap, Ahvalli, wasted time etc.) in all 3 factory areas
Compile necessary reports for the immediate supervisor and factory personnel
Compile “One Point Lessons” along with quality engineers for operators to learn from
Maintain all necessary records in the working documentation/enter data in computer-aided production control systems in accordance with the Company’s internal procedures
All other duties as required